in the Okanagan in BC, summers will hit 95 F here, its not unheard of for it to even hit 100 F here, but that is still pretty rare, 90-95 is more common, thankfully its relatively dry here, so you don't die from humidity
What's the temp there, 65? That's 18.3 Celsius if you're unfamiliar with U.S. temperature readings...
Wow, talk about a stereotype. "Oh it's Canada, it must be cool there." There are plenty of areas here that can get into the 30's in the summer, it's not an unusual occurrence at all. I grew up in Southern Ontario, and sometimes with the humidity thrown in it can feel like it's in the 40's. They quite often issue humidex warnings there. We're not a nation of snow and ice, and no we don't live in igloos or get around on dog sleds.
What's the temp there, 65? That's 18.3 Celsius if you're unfamiliar with U.S. temperature readings...
Wow, talk about a stereotype. "Oh it's Canada, it must be cool there." There are plenty of areas here that can get into the 30's in the summer, it's not an unusual occurrence at all. I grew up in Southern Ontario, and sometimes with the humidity thrown in it can feel like it's in the 40's. They quite often issue humidex warnings there. We're not a nation of snow and ice, and no we don't live in igloos or get around on dog sleds.
Here in the US, 30's and 40's sounds like stocking cap and mittens weather. As a scientist I know better of course!
it was 36 in my backyard yesterday in the shade, thankfully where i live its quite dry so that crazy heat isnt so killer, plus central air, my god is central air a life saver, dont know how i survived without it before
it was 36 in my backyard yesterday in the shade, thankfully where i live its quite dry so that crazy heat isnt so killer, plus central air, my god is central air a life saver, dont know how i survived without it before
Here in the US, 30's and 40's sounds like stocking cap and mittens weather. As a scientist I know better of course!
That's only because the US is about the only country in the world that still uses the Fahrenheit scale for measuring temperature. Don't you think you people should finally get with the program? It's almost an embarrassment, everybody else switched over in the 1970's. You're about 40 years behind the times.
Here in the US, 30's and 40's sounds like stocking cap and mittens weather. As a scientist I know better of course!
That's only because the US is about the only country in the world that still uses the Fahrenheit scale for measuring temperature. Don't you think you people should finally get with the program? It's almost an embarrassment, everybody else switched over in the 1970's. You're about 40 years behind the times.
I don't disagree with you. I use the Celsius scale and metric measures at work anyway so it wouldn't be hard for me. The rank and file Americans are a tougher sell. Any official switching to metrics would be looked at like a government plot to corrupt our children or something. If you don't believe me check out the public response to daylight savings time back in the day...
That's only because the US is about the only country in the world that still uses the Fahrenheit scale for measuring temperature. Don't you think you people should finally get with the program? It's almost an embarrassment, everybody else switched over in the 1970's. You're about 40 years behind the times.
I have heard the British use Fahrenheit for warm weather because it makes things sound hotter but Celsius for cold because it makes things sound even colder. At least in the US we're consistent.
In the defense of Americans assuming Canada is pretty cold, much of it actually is pretty cold; we cower close to the southern border mostly.
Still, southern Ontario is bloody humid and hot enough to make heat stroke a real possibility.
I grew up in the southern Midwest next to a swamp and my grandparents lived within a mile of the Ohio River. I thought I knew humidity.
Then I moved to D.C. Did you know that, before air conditioning, people working at the British embassy in D.C. received jungle pay because summers were so hot and humid?
That's only because the US is about the only country in the world that still uses the Fahrenheit scale for measuring temperature. Don't you think you people should finally get with the program? It's almost an embarrassment, everybody else switched over in the 1970's. You're about 40 years behind the times.
I have heard the British use Fahrenheit for warm weather because it makes things sound hotter but Celsius for cold because it makes things sound even colder. At least in the US we're consistent.
i heard rumors somewhere that america was thinking about switching over to the metric system sometime in the near future
That's only because the US is about the only country in the world that still uses the Fahrenheit scale for measuring temperature. Don't you think you people should finally get with the program? It's almost an embarrassment, everybody else switched over in the 1970's. You're about 40 years behind the times.
I have heard the British use Fahrenheit for warm weather because it makes things sound hotter but Celsius for cold because it makes things sound even colder. At least in the US we're consistent.
i heard rumors somewhere that america was thinking about switching over to the metric system sometime in the near future
Maybe in another generation or two. They are teaching the metric system to my daughter in elementary school. I didn't really know anything about the metric system until chemistry class in 11th grade. I guess that's progress...
That's only because the US is about the only country in the world that still uses the Fahrenheit scale for measuring temperature. Don't you think you people should finally get with the program? It's almost an embarrassment, everybody else switched over in the 1970's. You're about 40 years behind the times.
I have heard the British use Fahrenheit for warm weather because it makes things sound hotter but Celsius for cold because it makes things sound even colder. At least in the US we're consistent.
i heard rumors somewhere that america was thinking about switching over to the metric system sometime in the near future
Maybe in another generation or two. They are teaching the metric system to my daughter in elementary school. I didn't really know anything about the metric system until chemistry class in 11th grade. I guess that's progress...
Metric's big payoff is its simplicity, so if Americans can get past their knee-jerk resistance (Ha!), it'll be a relatively easy conversion. The other way around would be extremely difficult.
Any official switching to metrics would be looked at like a government plot to corrupt our children or something. If you don't believe me check out the public response to daylight savings time back in the day...
I don't doubt you on that, I can remember a great deal of opposition here in Canada when we switched over to metric years ago. I guess maybe our political leaders just have more courage than yours when dealing with unpopular measures.
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Still, southern Ontario is bloody humid and hot enough to make heat stroke a real possibility.
Then I moved to D.C. Did you know that, before air conditioning, people working at the British embassy in D.C. received jungle pay because summers were so hot and humid?
The best part was the live band that was following the spider. Here is a quick collage of the event.